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Nvidia Discloses $21 Billion Stake in SpaceX

August 16, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX.
The stake is based on 122.8 million Class A shares.
Nvidia's investment came through its stake in xAI, acquired by SpaceX.
SpaceX stock closed at $140 on Friday, down from $170.86 at the end of June.

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Strategic Implications

Nvidia's significant stake in SpaceX may indicate a deepening partnership between the two companies, which could benefit Nvidia's silicon sales and SpaceX's AI ambitions. The investment suggests a strategic alignment between Nvidia and SpaceX, which could have implications for the future of AI and aerospace technologies.

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What Happened

Chipmaker Reveals Significant Holding in Elon Musk's Rocket Company

Nvidia Corp. has disclosed a $21 billion stake in Space Exploration Technologies Corp., according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing reported by CNBC. The chipmaker’s investment in SpaceX came through its stake in xAI, which SpaceX acquired in February. Nvidia’s stake is based on 122.8 million Class A shares, and the company has pledged to build its AI stack exclusively on Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin systems. The disclosure was reported by CNBC, citing Nvidia’s SEC filing and other sources.

Source | Originally Published: August 15, 2026

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